U.S. Warns Iran to Abandon Nuclear Program or Face Consequences

U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated that Trump administration is calling on Iran to completely abandon its nuclear program or face consequences.

In an interview with CBS News, Waltz emphasized that it is time for Iran to "completely abandon" its pursuit of nuclear weapons, urging a "full dismantling" of its program.

"This is not the kind of maneuvering we saw under former Presidents Barack Obama or Joe Biden," he said. "This is about the entire nuclear program. Abandon it, or there will be consequences."

Waltz did not specify the nature of the consequences Iran might face but affirmed that President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table," including diplomacy.

He further stated that the Trump administration wants Iran to abandon its nuclear program "in a way that the entire world can see." He warned that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons, "the entire Middle East will ignite in an arms race."

"This is absolutely unacceptable for our national security," he added. "I won’t go into the details of this debate, but Iran is in its worst national security position since 1979."